Henson Goes Web 2.0: Muppet Whatnot Workshop

On the Internet, we're prone to hyperbole, so I don't feel awkward at all suggesting that this is the best thing, possibly, ever: FAO Schwartz is finally bringing the Muppets to Web 2.0.

Just in time for early holiday shopping, the store has rolled out The Muppet Whatnot Workshop, which lets users design custom Muppets. The Muppet options are, sadly, a bit limited at the moment. But still, it's not a bad spread. There are three body types to choose from, along with a dozen pairs of eyeballs, a dozen noses, and thirteen hairstyles. You can also take your pick from a handful of costumes, including karate, cheerleader, and baseball uniforms.

I'm hoping that future iterations of the site include Flash or Ajax--it would be great to be able to drag and drop pieces on the Muppet instantly, rather than click all your selections and have to hit Submit to see the result.

As a great frog once famously sang, it's not easy being green. But thanks to FAO Schwartz, now you can also be orange or blue.

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